What types of 'dead code' does it target?

It specifically targets #if false blocks, unused NavigationCoordinators, stub files, and development-only variants like Enhanced.swift files.

Does it support non-Swift files?

While optimized for the Leavn app's Swift stack, its grep and delete logic can be applied to find unused assets and files across various languages.

Is it safe to use in a production repository?

Yes, it includes built-in verification steps like running a build check and committing changes to Git to ensure a safe, reversible cleanup process.

How does the skill ensure code isn't deleted by mistake?

The skill uses recursive grep searches to verify class and file usage across the entire project directory before proposing any deletions.

Can it handle Xcode-specific project files?

Yes, it is designed to remove files from both the Xcode project structure and the physical filesystem to maintain project integrity.

Dead Code Eliminator

Name: Dead Code Eliminator
Author: willsigmon

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Mobile Development

Removes unused files, deprecated features, and disabled code blocks to maintain a clean and performant codebase.

The Dead Code Eliminator is a specialized maintenance skill designed to streamline development by identifying and safely removing redundant artifacts. It automates the detection of disabled code blocks, unused Swift variants, and orphaned test files, specifically optimized for Xcode-based environments. By verifying usage across the project and handling the deletion process—including project file removal and build verification—it helps developers reduce technical debt and minimize app binary sizes.

Key Features

01Identifies #if false blocks and disabled code sections

02Cleans up stub files and production-bound test assets

03Safe deletion workflow with build verification and Git commits

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05Detects unused NavigationCoordinators and Swift variant files

06Automates usage verification via recursive grep searches

Use Cases

01Reducing app binary size by removing unreferenced source files

02Pre-release cleanup to remove debugging stubs and test files

03Refactoring legacy projects by eliminating deprecated features

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add willsigmon/sigstack-site dead-code-eliminator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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